Prospect High School

About This School

Prospect High School is located in Saratoga, CA and is one of 7 schools in Campbell Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 1320 students in grades 8-12. See Prospect High School's test results to learn more about school performance.

A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.

Prospect High School had an API growth score of 775 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement.
Prospect High School's 2012 base score was 771, however the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.

In 2010, Prospect High School had 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

All Grades Summative High School Mathematics Performance

Prospect High School Reviews

Might have a chance at perhaps becoming a half-decent school--MAYBE,--now that the terrible recent principal is off the chair. Too many teachers practice favoritism, and in the past, more concern was demonstrated for the school's statistics, than the health and progress of the students. Also, too much funding has been dedicated to adding shiny new (and near-useless) additions to the physical campus, than paying attention to the fact that a former health teacher, with no relevant experience, was transferred to the art department, out of a sheer lack of staff (???). Ask any student--Prospect was a horrific high school to suffer college-app-dependent years. Save a handful of sincere teachers, even most of the staff obviously express, right in front of their students, that they don't want to be there. If that's not a disgrace to the purpose of teaching, I don't know what is. I regret this school so much I'll spit on its name if it was ever brought up. @^&% that $#*!.

Not a pleasant place to work under the current administration. Teachers are pressured to pass students and inflate grades if necessary.

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By a Current Student on Aug 17, 2010

prospect high is awesome; the students are great, and so are the staff.

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By Diane S. Peck, a on Jul 16, 2008

We've had a very good experience with the Administration & Faculty @ Prospect High School and find them very supportive of parent involvement. A schools' reputation is built on API ratings but doesn't tell the whole story until you look at student demographics. Our 2007 API rating was 741 but when you look at subgroups, 80% of our students were actually performing at an API high of 815 but were impacted by 20% of our students that are disadvantaged. Our Athletic Programs have been very successful; 2-Time State Wrestling Champion, Girls Varsity Basketball & Boys Varsity Baseball @ CCS, Wrestling, Girls Swimming, Track/Field & Badminton All League Champions & Football 2nd in League. 95% of Prospect students go to college; 36% - 4 year college, 59% - 2 year college. Those stats are the true measure of a school's success.

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Test Scores

About the CST

The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.

How is it Scored?

Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the CAHSEE

What is it?

The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.

How is it Scored?

The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 CST Results for all subjects tested.more...